Leading commercial law firm Hill Dickinson is entering a new chapter with the commencement of fit-out works for its upcoming Manchester office. Situated in the prestigious St Michael’s development—led by Gary Neville’s Relentless Group—the 18,200 sq ft workspace is designed by Incognito and will be delivered by DENTONS.

This move represents a significant investment for the firm as it aims to redefine office environments within the legal sector and beyond. Expected to be completed by summer, the new space will provide an inspiring setting for employees, stakeholders, and clients. This follows the firm’s recent opening in Leeds at 11 Wellington Place in January 2024, which introduced a modern, sustainable, and collaborative workspace.

Relocating from its current Manchester premises on Fountain Street, Hill Dickinson’s new office will occupy the top floor of St Michael’s, offering panoramic city views and access to an exclusive roof terrace. The building has already secured a NABERS 5* rating and BREEAM Outstanding certification, while Hill Dickinson is further committed to achieving SKA Gold and Carbon Zero status for its fit-out, reinforcing its sustainability commitments.

Barry Gibb, Hill Dickinson partner and head of office for Manchester, commented: “This move represents another pivotal step in Hill Dickinson’s growth strategy. Our investment in a new office in one of Manchester’s most exciting developments underlines our commitment to the city and our people, and a desire to improve the sustainability of our operations. We’re using intelligent, sustainable design to create an environment that will encourage greater collaboration and innovation, prioritise our people and be welcoming for our clients. St Michael’s provides the perfect platform for our business and we’re excited to be moving in later this year.”

Simon Millington, director at Incognito, added: “We are honoured to have worked with Hill Dickinson since our inception, and even more so to be working alongside the firm on this transformational project. Our design approach is focused on creating a future-forward workspace that blends the familiarity of Hill Dickinson’s emerging brand with functionality and sustainability to ensure the new office is a shining exemplar for workplace excellence.”

Terry Price, group managing director at DENTON, stated: “Partnering with Hill Dickinson on this project is a privilege for DENTON. This fit-out represents an exciting opportunity for DENTON to deliver a workspace that not only meets the highest standards of design and functionality but also reflects Hill Dickinson’s strong commitment to ESG principles.  We are proud to work alongside Hill Dickinson to create a space that sets a new benchmark for leading office environments.”

The wider project team includes Avid as project manager and Kennedy Redford as MEP consultant, each playing a key role in ensuring the project meets its ambitious sustainability and performance targets.